Event

Advent Sundays 2026

Advent Sundays structure Christmas markets, family visits, gifts, rail travel, mountain regions and school dates in Switzerland.

Answer

When is it?

Advent Sundays 2026 includes these dates: First Sunday of Advent: ; Second Sunday of Advent: ; Third Sunday of Advent: ; Fourth Sunday of Advent: . No additional nationwide public holiday. They are Sundays; work, retail, transit and events follow local and cantonal rules. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.

Upcoming date
131 days until Advent Sundays

Check local events, seasonal offers and family plans early.

Exact dates

Advent Sundays 2026

All events
First Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and mountain-region planning in view.

Second Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and mountain-region planning in view.

Third Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and mountain-region planning in view.

Fourth Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and mountain-region planning in view.

Planning impact

Advent Sundays divide Christmas markets, family plans and preparation into four weeks.

Plan Advent as a sequence: markets, family visits, gifts, rail, weather, mountain regions and cantonal school breaks belong in one calendar. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

Sequence

View all four Sundays together

The value comes from the sequence, distance to Christmas and available weekends.

Shopping

Shop before Sunday

Many errands belong on Saturday or weekdays; cantonal and local opening hours remain decisive.

Outings

Check markets and rail early

Christmas markets, city centres, rail, mountain railways and hotels can be much busier on Advent weekends.

Family

Spread visits

Family visits, baking, children's events and downtime are easier to spread across four weeks.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

No additional nationwide public holiday. They are Sundays; work, retail, transit and events follow local and cantonal rules. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about advent sundays

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is the First Sunday of Advent?

The First Sunday of Advent falls between 27 November and 3 December.

Are Advent Sundays public holidays?

No. Advent Sundays are not additional public holidays.

Why have a separate Advent overview?

Because Christmas markets, family, gifts, travel, children's dates, weather and cantonal school breaks are planned together.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Advent Sundays divide Christmas markets, family plans and preparation into four weeks. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.

Labour Act Art. 20a EDK holiday calendar How we maintain this data